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Word: burart (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1940-1949
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composed of 96 round cards divided into eight suits, the Hindustani pack is called "Gunja-Kha," which means "relieving scalp." The suits bear such names as Ghulam, or slave, end Burart, or royal diploma, and the king, by keeping his hands busy playing cards, was unable to scratch his head or beard, keeping baldness at a minimum...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Library's Exhibit Features Unusual Hindustani Cards | 4/17/1948 | See Source »

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